Involves an imbalance of power by a student or groups of students against another student with the intent to harass, intimidate, ridicule, humiliate, or harm the other student.

Changes in requirements from legislative action by P.L.285-2013 and HEA 1423:

The discipline rules shall apply regardless of the location of the bullying and discipline action is reasonably necessary to avoid substantial iinterferences at school.

Provisions concerning bullying education, parent involvement, reporting, investigation, and intervention and protocols will be developed and implemented.

Students and parents should report any incidents of concern immediately to a school official. Confidentiality will be maintained as much as possible. Anonymous reporting will be available.

Once a reported incident has been investigated to be a bullying incident, schools are required to contact parents of the targeted student and the bully in an expedited manner.

When the nature of an incident is determined to be an illegal act, the incident should be reported to a law enforcement agency.

To report a concern of this nature, please click the link below to access our online bullying\crisis reporting system. You may include your name and contact information or you have the option to remain anonymous. If you include your contact information, you will be notified once the investigation is completed.